Cairns Penny

Having recognised that Cairns was in need of a bank to genuinely serve the needs of everyday people, Cairns Penny was established by a prominent group of local businessmen in 1899 on a trestle table in the School of Arts. Cairns Penny has since grown, yet, despite banks having gained a global reputation for being impersonal and greedy, Cairns Penny has always been true to its traditional values with their major focus remaining on customer service. As well as being a renowned and respected local bank, the name 'Cairns Penny' is steeped in history. Before we had dollars and cents, our Australian currency consisted of pounds, shillings and pence.